Athens ↔ San Francisco

Best Time to Call

Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Athens time).

Sync Athens and San Francisco easily. Athens is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Athens time).

Upcoming Time Change

New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09

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Sync Score

3.3/10

-12h Current Time +12h

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Tokyo

15:43 GMT+9

Working

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New York City

01:43 EST

Sleeping

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London

06:43 GMT

Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.

Athens Business Pulse

Culture Sociable and relationship-heavy. Business often involves lively discussion.
Lunch Break 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
Pro Tip The best window for calls is 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Avoid calling between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM (the "siesta" or lunch period). Greeks value personal rapport and hospitality; business deals are often sealed over long meals or social gatherings. Be prepared for a warm and expressive communication style.

San Francisco Business Pulse

Culture Innovation-focused and casual. Values disruption, speed, and technical excellence.
Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
Pro Tip Best reached between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Expect a casual, tech-first vibe—informal language and dress are the norm. However, technical competence and speed are non-negotiable. Many in the Bay Area work non-traditional hours, but standard business times remain the safest bet.